Monday, February 5, 2024 | 10:30 AM
Patricia Mae (Fadell) Blessing was born on November 22, 1931. Trish (92) passed away peacefully at home in Edina, MN surrounded by loved ones on January 28, 2024. Trish was preceded in death by the love of her life, Thomas Blessing; her parents, Mike and Susie Fadell; siblings, Michael, Richard and Mary Lou Hines; son, Michael; daughter, Mary Bangs; and sons-in-law, Bill Wissman and Mike Bangs. Trish will be deeply missed by her sisters, Kathleen Benson and Linda Stubbs; brother-in-law, Tom Hines; sister-in-law, Sandra (Sevard) Wagenius; children, Thomas (Susan), Suzanne Wissman, Stephen (Gretchen), Terrence (Isabel), Katherine (Andreas), Linda (Casey) Strachan, and Ann (Rob) Andersen; 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grand-children.
Trish lived a life dedicated to her faith, family and many friends. Her life's work was the sacred vocation of motherhood and marriage. A lifetime resident of the Twin Cities, she was married to her high school sweetheart, Tom, for 70 years. Together they raised 9 children in South Minneapolis and Edina. Trish, a devout Catholic her entire life, was active in the League of Catholic Women along with many other church activities throughout the years, regularly received the sacraments, and prayed the Rosary daily. In addition, Trish was a lifelong Twins fan (hated the Yankees), an outstanding bridge player (or any card game!) and loved her standing poker game with family for 40 years. She never missed a birthday or event of her grandchildren or friends and attended every activity when possible! Trish lived a full and diverse life, active in politics, MN League of Women Voters, social work, an avid reader and loved to travel.
Trish's life will be celebrated on Monday, February 5 at Our Lady Of Grace Church, 5071 Eden Avenue, Edina, MN. All are welcome to join the family in praying the Rosary for Trish at 9:15 AM, followed by a Visitation at 9:30 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM, followed by luncheon at the Church. Interment will occur after the luncheon at Dawn Valley Cemetery, 9940 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Risen Christ Catholic School, Minneapolis.